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SENATE JOURNAL
Sixty-second General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
Second Regular Session
44th Legislative Day Thursday, February 17, 2000
Call to By the President at 8:00 a.m.
Order
Prayer By the guest chaplain, Senator Dave Wattenberg.
Roll Call Present--Total, 28.
Absent/Excused--Epps, Lacy, Martinez, Nichol, Perlmutter, Phillips, Rupert--Total, 7.
Present later--Epps, Lacy, Martinez, Nichol, Perlmutter, Phillips, Rupert.
Quorum The President announced a quorum present.
Reading of On motion of Senator Musgrave, reading of the Journal of Wednesday, February 16th was
Journal dispensed with and the Journal stands approved as corrected by the Secretary.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS--FIRST READING
The following bills were read by title and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 00-193 by Senators Teck, Andrews, Blickensderfer, Dyer, Evans, Lamborn, Perlmutter and Tebedo; also Representatives McPherson, George, King and Swenson--Concerning the organization of the department of revenue.
HB 00-1011 by Representative Coleman; also Senator Musgrave--Concerning the adoption of a definition of "rural telecommunications provider".
HB 00-1012 by Representatives Swenson, Gotlieb and May; also Senators Dyer and Powers--Concerning the ability of the department of revenue's authorized agents to collect a fee to recoup the cost of mailing motor vehicle license plates, and making an appropriation therefor.
Transportation
Appropriations
HB 00-1020 by Representatives Alexander, Tupa and S. Williams; also Senators Wham, Linkhart and Pascoe--Concerning the creation of an interdisciplinary child care commission.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
Appropriations
HB 00-1047 by Representatives Lawrence, Larson and Veiga; also Senators Phillips, Arnold and Wham--Concerning the extension of certain sunset dates relating to property transactions conducted by the wildlife commission.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
HB 00-1099 by Representatives Morrison and Miller; also Senator Chlouber--Concerning the authority of governmental agencies that operate penal institutions to establish certain sanitary standards affecting penal institutions.
HB 00-1124 by Representative King; also Senator Andrews--Concerning public schools, and, in connection therewith, authorizing charter schools to impose fees for excess transportation costs and to engage in the building planning and inspection process and authorizing public schools to use capital reserve fund expenditures for certain purposes.
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HB 00-1144 by Representative Sinclair; also Senator Tebedo--Concerning the selection of the lieutenant governor.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1164 by Representatives Berry, Saliman and Tool; also Senators Tanner, Lacy and Owen--Concerning the funding of transportation programs through the allocation of moneys by the transportation commission in lieu of appropriations by the general assembly.
Transportation
Appropriations
HB 00-1175 by Representative Paschall; also Senator Arnold--Concerning payments from the subsequent injury fund for occupational diseases as determined under the workers' compensation law.
HB 00-1212 by Representatives Hoppe, Johnson and Webster; also Senator Dennis--Concerning the ability of the Colorado beef council authority to use fees collected by the state board of stock inspection commissioners.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
HB 00-1225 by Representatives King, Decker, Hoppe, McKay, Mitchell, Scott, Stengel and T. Williams; also Senator Owen--Concerning the establishment of a defined contribution plan pursuant to section 401 (a) of the internal revenue code to receive contributions for eligible employees who participate in the state deferred compensation plan.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1229 by Representatives McPherson, Kester and Gordon; also Senator Chlouber--Concerning the selection of the lieutenant governor.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1239 by Representative Pfiffner; also Senator Arnold--Concerning sex offenders.
HB 00-1264 by Representatives George, Alexander, Bacon, Gagliardi, Kaufman, Kester, King, Larson, Lee, Mace, McKay, Plant, Scott, Tochtrop, Vigil, Webster, Windels and Witwer; also Senators Wham, Congrove, Dennis, Dyer, Evans, Nichol, Perlmutter and Wattenberg--Concerning an increase in the compensation of county commissioners.
Local Government
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1267 by Representative Johnson; also Senator Hillman--Concerning the administration of the "Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act" by the department of agriculture.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
HB 00-1283 by Representatives Sinclair, Johnson, Kester, Mace, Ragsdale, Smith, Tapia and Webster; also Senator Wattenberg--Concerning fire management by certain governmental agencies, and, in connection therewith, modifying a sheriff's authority to control fires, specifying the authority of counties to implement fire management plans, and modifying governmental policies and objectives regarding fire.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1286 by Representatives Webster, Alexander, Hoppe, Johnson, Kester, Mitchell, Smith, Spradley, Stengel, Tool and Young; also Senators Chlouber and Dennis--Concerning the expenditure of money for the protection of livestock.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
HB 00-1307 by Representative Young; also Senator Chlouber--Concerning repeal of the advisory committee on river outfitters.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
HB 00-1310 by Representatives Dean and Spradley; also Senator Owen--Concerning the creation of a temporary credit against unemployment insurance taxes.
HB 00-1321 by Representative Scott; also Senator Sullivant--Concerning the authorized maturity date for certain securities that collateralize repurchase agreements for legal investments of public funds.
INTRODUCTION OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following resolution was read by title and referred to the committee indicated:
HCR 00-1001 by Representative Fairbank; also Senator Anderson--Concerning the submission to the registered electors of the state of Colorado of an amendment to section 8 of article XIV of the constitution of the state of Colorado, which requires the selection of county surveyors by election, to also allow the appointment of county surveyors.
THIRD READING OF BILLS--FINAL PASSAGE
On Third Reading, the titles of the following bills were publicly read, the reading at length having been dispensed with by unanimous consent:
SB 00-093 by Sen. Nichol; Rep. Paschall--Notify Secured Lenders Of Tow Liens
Laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining its place on the calendar.
SB 00-011 by Sen. Lamborn; Rep. Gotlieb--MVD Licenses And ID Cards
A majority of those elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, Senator Linkhart was given permission to offer a Third Reading amendment.
Third Reading Amendment No. 1, by Senator Linkhart
Amend engrossed bill, page 44, strike lines 13 through 22 and substitute the following:
"SECTION 45. Effective date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2001; except that, sections 1, 2, and 3 of the act shall take effect upon passage.
SECTION 46. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.".
A majority of all members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the amendment was declared ADOPTED.
The question being "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?" the roll was called with the following result:
| YES 29 |  | NO 2 | | EXCUSED 4 | | ABSENT 0 | |
| Anderson | Y | Evans | Y | Musgrave | Y | Tanner | Y |
| Andrews | Y | Feeley | Y | Nichol | E | Tebedo | Y |
| Arnold | Y | Hernandez | N | Owen | Y | Teck | Y |
| Blickensderfer | Y | Hillman | Y | Pascoe | Y | Thiebaut | Y |
| Chlouber | Y | Lacy | E | Perlmutter | E | Wattenberg | Y |
| Congrove | Y | Lamborn | Y | Phillips | Y | Weddig | Y |
| Dennis | Y | Linkhart | N | Reeves | Y | Wham | Y |
| Dyer | Y | Martinez | Y | Rupert | E | Mr. President | Y |
| Epps | Y | Matsunaka | Y | Sullivant | Y | | |
A majority of all members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the bill, as amended, was declared PASSED.
SB 00-078 by Sen. Arnold; Rep. Mitchell--Broomfield In The17th Jud Dist
The question being "Shall the bill pass?" the roll was called with the following result:
| YES 31 | | NO 0 | | EXCUSED 4 | | ABSENT 0 | |
| Anderson | Y | Evans | Y | Musgrave | Y | Tanner | Y |
| Andrews | Y | Feeley | Y | Nichol | E | Tebedo | Y |
| Arnold | Y | Hernandez | Y | Owen | Y | Teck | Y |
| Blickensderfer | Y | Hillman | Y | Pascoe | Y | Thiebaut | Y |
| Chlouber | Y | Lacy | E | Perlmutter | E | Wattenberg | Y |
| Congrove | Y | Lamborn | Y | Phillips | Y | Weddig | Y |
| Dennis | Y | Linkhart | Y | Reeves | Y | Wham | Y |
| Dyer | Y | Martinez | Y | Rupert | E | Mr. President | Y |
| Epps | Y | Matsunaka | Y | Sullivant | Y | | |
A majority of all members elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, the bill was declared PASSED.
Co-sponsor added: Congrove.
Committee On motion of Senator Teck, the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole
of the for consideration of General Orders and Senator Teck was called to the Chair to act
Whole as Chairman.
GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS
The Committee of the Whole having risen, the Chairman reported that the following bills, reading at length having been dispensed with by unanimous consent, had been considered and action taken thereon as follows:
SCR 00-002 by Sen. Blickensderfer; Rep. Dean--Timetable Redistricting General Assembly
Laid over until Thursday, February 24, retaining its place on the calendar.
HB 00-1176 by Rep. Dean; Sen. Sullivant--No Lim On Time Of Home Religious Study
(Local Government Committee amendment lost as printed in Senate Journal, February 11, page 269.)
Amendment No. 1, by Senator Sullivant
Amend reengrossed bill, page 3, line 8, strike everything after the period;
strike lines 9 through 12.
As amended, ordered revised and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-120 by Sen. Perlmutter; Rep. Kaufman--Rule Review Bill
Ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-095 by Sen. Wattenberg; Rep. George--Access To Eye Care Coverage
Amendment No. 1, Business Affairs and Labor Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, January 26, page 162.)
Amendment No. 2, by Senator Tebedo
Strike the committee amendment, as printed in Senate Journal, January 26, page 162, lines 49 through 52, and substitute the following:
"Amend printed bill, page 3, after line 25, insert the following:
"(d) As used in this subsection (5.5):
(I) "Eye care provider" means a participating provider who is an optometrist licensed to practice optometry pursuant to article 40 of title 12, C.R.S., or an ophthalmologist licensed to practice medicine pursuant to article 36 of title 12, C.R.S.
(II) "Eye care services" means those health care services related to the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions and diseases of the eye and related structures, as defined in articles 36 and 40 of title 12, C.R.S., that a managed care plan is obligated to pay, reimburse, arrange, or provide for covered persons or organizations as specified by a health coverage plan or managed care plan.";
strike line 26.
Page 4, strike lines 1 through 15.
Renumber succeeding section accordingly.".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-075 by Sen. Lacy; Rep. Tool--Custodial Moneys Received By AG
Ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-171 by Sen. Tanner; Rep. Berry--Abandoned Children
Amendment No. 1, by Senator Tanner
Amend printed bill, page 2, line 6, strike "health" and substitute "health,";
line 7, after "section,", insert "for such an act,";
strike line 10 and substitute the following:
"safely, reasonably, and knowingly handed the child over to a firefighter, as defined in".
Amendment No. 2, by Senator Congrove
Amend printed bill, page 2, line 23, strike "thirty" and substitute "forty-five".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-014 by Sen. Epps; Rep. Hefley--Videotaped Statement Hearsay Exception
Amendment No. 1, Judiciary Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, February 10, pages 256-257.)
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-138 by Sen. Sullivant; Rep. Dean--Internal Appeals For PPOs Under No Fault
Amendment No. 1, Business Affairs and Labor Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, February 10, page 261.)
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-024 by Sen. Nichol; Rep. Morrison--Juveniles And Misdemeanor Sex Offenses
Laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining its place on the calendar.
SB 00-015 by Sen. Powers; Rep. Swenson--Electronic Motor Vehicle Titles
Amendment No. 1, Transportation Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, February 11, pages 277-282.)
Amendment No. 2, by Senator Powers
Amend the committee amendment, as printed in Senate Journal, February 11, page 281, strike lines 58 through 60.
Reletter succeeding paragraphs accordingly.
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-187 by Sen. Lacy; Rep. Tool--Elim State Pension Oblig Notes
Ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-176 by Sen. Blickensderfer; Rep. Kester--CO Ed & Cul Fac Auth Act Entities Elig
Laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining its place on the calendar.
SB 00-045 by Sen. Musgrave; Rep. Mitchell--Marriages Between One Man & One Woman
Amendment No. 1, State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, February 11, page 285.)
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-165 by Sen. Pascoe; Rep. Gordon--Temporary Spousal Maintenance
Ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
SB 00-172 by Sen. Evans; Rep. Kaufman--Title Setting Procedures
Amendment No. 1, State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee Amendment
(Printed in Senate Journal, February 11, page 285.)
Amendment No. 2, by Senator Evans
Amend the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee amendment, as printed in Senate Journal, February 11, 2000, page 285, strike lines 16 through 24 and substitute the following:
"line 14, strike "titles and" and substitute "titles,";
line 15, strike "clause and summary" and substitute "clause, and summary";
strike line 16 and substitute the following:
"claims that they are unfair or that";
line 17, strike "they" and substitute "they";
line 19, strike "titles and summary";
line 20, strike "titles and submission clause" and substitute "titles and summary";
strike line 25 and substitute the following:
"except that, if the titles and summary".
Page 4, line 9, strike "titles and" and substitute "titles,";
line 10, strike "clause and summary" and substitute "clause, and summary";".
As amended, laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining its place on the calendar.
_____________________________
The following bills on the General Orders calendar of Thursday, February 17, were laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining their place on the calendar:
SB00-143, SB00-009, SB00-065, SB00-094, SB00-088, SB00-145, SB00-160, SB00-178, SB00-191, HB00-1152, HB00-1113, HB00-1226, HB00-1092, HB00-1091, HB00-1087, HB00-1027.
AMENDMENT TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SB 00-165 by Sen. Pascoe; Rep. Gordon--Temporary Spousal Maintenance
Senator Sullivant moved to amend the Report of the Committee of the Whole to show that SB00-165 did not pass.
The motion was declared LOST by the following roll call vote:
| YES 15 | | NO 19 | | EXCUSED 1 | | ABSENT 0 | |
| Anderson | Y | Evans | Y | Musgrave | Y | Tanner | N |
| Andrews | Y | Feeley | N | Nichol | E | Tebedo | Y |
| Arnold | Y | Hernandez | N | Owen | Y | Teck | Y |
| Blickensderfer | Y | Hillman | N | Pascoe | N | Thiebaut | N |
| Chlouber | Y | Lacy | Y | Perlmutter | N | Wattenberg | N |
| Congrove | Y | Lamborn | N | Phillips | N | Weddig | N |
| Dennis | Y | Linkhart | N | Reeves | N | Wham | N |
| Dyer | N | Martinez | N | Rupert | N | Mr. President | N |
| Epps | Y | Matsunaka | N | Sullivant | Y | | |
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
On motion of Senator Teck, the Report of the Committee of the Whole was adopted and, a majority of all members elected having voted in the affirmative, the following action was taken:
SB00-120, SB00-75, SB00-187, SB00-165 declared passed on Second Reading.
SB00-095, as amended; SB00-171, as amended; SB00-014, as amended; SB00-138, as
amended; SB00-015, as amended; SB00-045, as amended; HB00-1176, as amended
declared passed on Second Reading.
SB00-176, SB00-024, laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining their place on the calendar.
SB00-172, as amended, laid over until Friday, February 18, retaining its place on the
calendar.
SCR00-002 laid over until Thursday, February 24, retaining its place on the calendar.
_________________________
On motion of Senator Blickensderfer, and with a two-thirds majority of those elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, Senate Rule 30(a) was suspended for Consideration of Resolution.
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
SJR 00-005 by Sen. Arnold; Rep. McElhany--Congress Consider Elimination of Federal Marriage Tax Penalty
On motion of Senator Arnold, the Resolution was ADOPTED by the following roll call vote:
| YES 33 | | NO 1 | | EXCUSED 1 | | ABSENT 0 | |
| Anderson | Y | Evans | Y | Musgrave | Y | Tanner | Y |
| Andrews | Y | Feeley | Y | Nichol | E | Tebedo | Y |
| Arnold | Y | Hernandez | Y | Owen | Y | Teck | Y |
| Blickensderfer | Y | Hillman | Y | Pascoe | Y | Thiebaut | Y |
| Chlouber | Y | Lacy | Y | Perlmutter | Y | Wattenberg | Y |
| Congrove | Y | Lamborn | Y | Phillips | Y | Weddig | Y |
| Dennis | Y | Linkhart | N | Reeves | Y | Wham | Y |
| Dyer | Y | Martinez | Y | Rupert | Y | Mr. President | Y |
| Epps | Y | Matsunaka | Y | Sullivant | Y | | |
Co-sponsors added: Andrews, Congrove, Lamborn, Sullivant, Wattenberg.
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SENATE SERVICES REPORT
Senate Correctly engrossed: SB 00-014, 015, 045, 075, 095, 120, 138, 165,
Services 171, 187.
Correctly revised: HB 00-1176.
COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE REPORTS
Education After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be referred favorably to the Committee on Appropriations: SB00-173
Business After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Affairs referred favorably to the Committee on Appropriations: HB00-1056
and Labor
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that SB00-122 be
Veterans, amended as follows and, as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations
and Military with favorable recommendation:
Affairs
Amend printed bill, strike everything below the enacting clause, and substitute the following:
"SECTION 1. The introductory portion to 12-47.1-1601 (3) and 12-47.1-1601 (4) (b) (II), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
12-47.1-1601. Local government limited gaming impact fund. (3) Prior to June 30, 2000, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (3), in no event shall less than an aggregate total of eleven percent of the fifty percent share of the limited gaming fund to be transferred to the general fund pursuant to section 9 (5) (b) (II) of article XVIII of the state constitution be transferred annually to the fund. Commencing July 1, 2002 On or after June 30, 2000 but prior to June 30, 2002, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (3), in no event shall less than an aggregate total of twenty-one percent of the fifty percent share of the limited gaming fund to be transferred to the general fund pursuant to section 9 (5) (b) (II) of article XVIII of the state constitution be transferred annually to the fund. On or after June 30, 2002 but prior to June 30, 2005, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (3), in no event shall less than an aggregate total of twenty-three percent of the fifty percent share of the limited gaming fund to be transferred annually to the general fund pursuant to section 9 (5) (b) (II) of article XVIII of the state constitution be transferred to the fund. On or after June 30, 2005, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (3), in no event shall less than an aggregate total of thirteen percent of the fifty percent share of the limited gaming fund to be transferred annually to the general fund pursuant to section 9 (5) (b) (II) of article XVIII of the state constitution be transferred to the fund. The local government limited gaming impact advisory committee shall request that the commission and the general assembly approve funding for all documented gaming impacts upon local governments eligible for funding pursuant to subsection (4) of this section from the general fund share of gaming revenues if the committee determines that the documented gaming impacts upon eligible local governments exceed:
(4) (b) For the purposes of this part 16, the term "eligible local governmental entity" means the following local governmental entities:
(II) Any municipality located within the boundaries of any county set forth in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b); except the City of Central, the City of Black Hawk, and the City of Cripple Creek and
SECTION 2. 12-47.1-1502, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
12-47.1-1502. Repeal of part. This part 15 is repealed, effective July 1 June 30, 2002.
SECTION 3. Appropriation. In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the local government limited gaming impact fund created in section 12-47.1-1601, Colorado Revised Statutes, not otherwise appropriated, to the department of local affairs, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000, the sum of ___ dollars ($ ) and ___ FTE, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation of this act.
SECTION 4. Effective date. This act shall take effect June 30, 2000.
SECTION 5. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.".
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Veterans, referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1005
and Military
Affairs
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Veterans, referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1006
and Military
Affairs
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Veterans, referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1017
and Military
Affairs
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Veterans, referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1018
and Military
Affairs
State, After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Veterans, referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1022
and Military
Affairs
Local After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be
Government referred favorably to the Committee on Finance: HB00-1154
Judiciary After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that the following be referred favorably to the Committee of the Whole: HB00-1106
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-010 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-013 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-032 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-056 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-111 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary The Committee returns herewith SB00-152 and reports that said bill has been
considered on its merits and voted upon by the committee in accordance with Senate
Rules, that the deadline applicable to committees under Joint Rule 23 (a) (1) has passed,
that final action has not been taken by this committee within said deadline, and that the
Committee on Delayed bills has not waived said deadline. Pursuant to Joint Rule
23 (a)(3)(A), said bill is deemed to be postponed indefinitely.
Judiciary After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends that HB00-1028 be amended as follows and, as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 2, line 18, strike "undivided" and substitute "exclusive".
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
Mr. President:
The House has passed on Third Reading and transmitted to the Revisor of Statutes
HB00-1070, 1251, 1256, 1266, 1282, 1297, 1377.
The House has passed on Third Reading and transmitted to the Revisor of Statutes
HB00-1207, amended as printed in House Journal, February 9, page 416.
HB00-1254, amended as printed in House Journal, February 9, page 417.
HB00-1292, amended as printed in House Journal, February 10, page 436.
HB00-1293, amended as printed in House Journal, February 10, page 436.
HB00-1298, amended as printed in House Journal, February 10, page 436 .
HB00-1300, amended as printed in House Journal, February 9, pages 416-417.
HB00-1383, amended as printed in House Journal, February 10, page 439.
The House has adopted and transmits herewith HJR00-1005 as printed in House Journal, February 15, pages 502-503.
The House has adopted and transmits herewith HJR00-1006 as printed in House Journal, February 15, pages 528-529.
The House has adopted and returns herewith SJM00-001
MESSAGE FROM THE REVISOR
without comment, HB00-1070, 1251, 1256, 1266, 1282, 1297 and 1377, and;
without comment, as amended, HB00-1207, 1254, 1292, 1293, 1298, 1300 and 1383.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following bills were read by title and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 00-194 by Senator Rupert; also Representatives Larson and Keller--Concerning the creation of a commission to address issues facing individuals with hearing impairments, and making an appropriation in connection therewith.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
SB 00-195 by Senator Chlouber--Concerning the assessment of professional competencies of educators.
HB 00-1070 by Representatives Saliman and Spradley; also Senator Phillips--Concerning an increase in the maximum number of days that a temporary motor vehicle license plate may be valid.
HB 00-1207 by Representatives Larson, Morrison, Alexander, Johnson, Keller and Witwer; also Senator Wham--Concerning the treatment of mentally ill persons in facilities located outside of Colorado.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
HB 00-1234 by Representatives Mitchell, Hoppe, Kester and Lawrence; also Senator Hillman--Concerning expansion of aggravating factors for imposition of the death penalty.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1251 by Representatives Allen, Bacon, Decker, Gotlieb, King, Lee, Spence, Tupa, S. Williams, T. Williams and Windels; also Senator Arnold--Concerning the repeal of the magnet school planning board.
HB 00-1254 by Representative Gotlieb; also Senator Wham--Concerning treatment of offenders.
HB 00-1256 by Representatives Johnson, Alexander, Clarke, Hagedorn, Hefley, Lawrence, Leyba, Mitchell, Morrison, Tochtrop and Witwer; also Senator Epps--Concerning extension of the home health services pilot program administered by the department of health care policy and financing, and, in connection therewith, extending the home health services pilot program advisory committee.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
Appropriations
HB 00-1266 by Representative Berry; also Senator Chlouber--Concerning the ability of persons with an ownership interest in an optional premises liquor license to have an ownership interest in another optional premises liquor license.
HB 00-1282 by Representative Miller; also Senator Dennis--Concerning the age of alcohol beverage delivery drivers.
HB 00-1292 by Representative Kester; also Senator Hillman--Concerning an authorization for creditors to issue credit insurance for periods shorter than the full term of indebtedness.
HB 00-1293 by Representative Dean; also Senator Perlmutter--Concerning the authority of a licensed attorney to accept funds for distribution pursuant to a power of attorney granted by a claimant under the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado".
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
HB 00-1297 by Representative Morrison; also Senator Epps--Concerning recommendations of the house health, education, welfare, and institutions committee related to the continuation of requirements for certain reports to the general assembly under title 25 to title 27, Colorado Revised Statutes.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
HB 00-1298 by Representative Swenson; also Senator Weddig--Concerning required automobile insurance coverage.
HB 00-1300 by Representatives Tochtrop, Alexander, Clarke, Hagedorn, Hefley, Lawrence, Morrison and Witwer; also Senator Rupert--Concerning the regulation of persons who treat the hearing impaired, and, in connection therewith, continuing the regulation of audiologists and registered hearing aid providers by the director of the division of registrations and clarifying provisions of the "Colorado Consumer Protection Act" relating to audiologists and registered hearing aid providers.
Health, Environment, Welfare & Institutions
HB 00-1377 by Representative Veiga; also Senator Dennis--Concerning crime victims.
HB 00-1383 by Representatives Decker, Clapp and Lee; also Senator Lamborn--Concerning deletion of the reference to a specific age of retirement for purposes of the offset against permanent total disability benefits under the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado".
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were read by title:
HJR 00-1005 by Representative Morrison; also Senator Perlmutter--Concerning brain injury awareness in Colorado.
Laid over one day under Senate Rule 30(e), and placed on the calendar of Friday, February 18.
HJR 00-1006 by Representative Dean; also Senator Blickensderfer--Concerning authorization for adjournment for more than three days during the current session of the general assembly and setting the convening date for the next regular session of the general assembly.
Laid over one day under Senate Rule 30(e), and placed on the calendar of Friday, February 18.
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On motion of Senator Chlouber, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2000.
Approved:
Ray Powers
President of the Senate
Patricia K. Dicks
Secretary of the Senate
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